Remote Senior z/OS Mainframe Systems Programmer

Ensono; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401k with match

Education Reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer (z/OS) for remote work in the United States. The role focuses on installing, testing, and maintaining z/OS and related system software, including tape management, scheduling, and security components.

Expect strong emphasis on incident resolution, configuration, and project contributions. The candidate will have 10+ years in a mainframe environment, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and deep knowledge of z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a mainframe environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of z/OS and z/OS installation and maintenance including SMP/E
• TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JCL knowledge
• USS knowledge and security concepts
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure during incidents
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Initiative and quick learning abilities

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-call schedule
• Incident, problem and change handling for z/OS systems
• Configure and customize system parameters
• Setup of parameters and communications with vendors
• Contribute to technical projects and improvements
• Parmlib configuration and JES2 customization
• Support problem solving and changes on z/OS environments
• Work knowledge of TSO/ISPF, SDSF and JCL
• Maintain good written and verbal communication
• Demonstrate strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Skills

z/OS

TSO/ISPF

SDSF

JCL

Problem-solving

Team player

Communication skills

USS

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SMP/E

JES2

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer (z/OS) for remote work in the United States. The role focuses on installing, testing, and maintaining z/OS and related system software, including tape management, scheduling, and security components.

Expect strong emphasis on incident resolution, configuration, and project contributions. The candidate will have 10+ years in a mainframe environment, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and deep knowledge of z/OS, SMP/E, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and